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Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1--He's Back!!
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Posted: 2/22/2013 6:25 PM
Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1--He's Back!!
Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1 following 30-day suspension Sun-News report Posted: 02/22/2013 04:22:54 PM MST Click photo to enlarge Tyrone Watson (Courtesy photo) New Mexico State Athletics Director Dr. McKinley Boston announced today that he has accepted the recommendation of the Student-Athlete Misconduct Appeals Committee to suspend senior forward Tyrone Watson for 30 days. The 30-day suspension will begin from the date of his initial suspension by head coach Marvin Menzies, Jan. 30. Watson will be eligible to participate in competition with the team on March 2. "I appreciate the due diligence of the social misconduct committee and will reinstate Tyrone to the team per the recommendation," Boston said. "The social misconduct committee met on Feb. 12, to hear Tyrone Watson's appeal of his suspension," said Dr. Jack Thomas, Chair of the Student-Athlete Misconduct Appeals Committee. "The committee was composed of two faculty members, five staff members and one NM State student. Based on the information available and after interviewing Tyrone, the committee deliberated on the appeal and recommended a 30-day suspension from competition, beginning with the date when coach Menzies originally suspended Tyrone, and ending on March 1 was appropriate. This amounts to him missing seven games. We also agreed to allow him to return to practice on Feb. 25. We also recommended counseling for Tyrone. The committee reserved the right to reevaluate the suspension if new information becomes available." "I am very, very sorry to the young man and his family who have been caught up in this," Watson said. "I offered my apologies to him through mutual friends and the police. I want people to know that at the time I felt he was acting inappropriately toward my girlfriend. I did not inflict the horrific eye injury that has been displayed in the media. I did not go out looking for a fight or get into fights as has been portrayed in the media. It was an incident I should have avoided and I have no excuse for my actions. I called the police the next morning to admit what I did. I want to apologize from the bottom of my heart to my teammates, coaches, the University, and all the Aggie fans who I have disappointed." "Tyrone has been a student-athlete in our program for five years now," Menzies said. "He is set to graduate in the spring and has been an exceptional student and person in our program for his entire time here. I have always felt great about his contributions to New Mexico State University. He was a unanimous vote for our team captain this season by both players and staff. We support the action by the social misconduct committee and look forward to Tyrone rejoining the team."
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Posted: 2/22/2013 6:45 PM
Re: Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1--He's Back!!  (4 votes)
I will be booing him. Loud and clear.
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Posted: 2/22/2013 7:50 PM
Re: Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1--He's Back!!  (2 votes)
The review board, upon reviewing the facts in the incident have concluded a thirty day suspension is appropriate. I don't get all the extreme reaction from some of our fans. I can only conclude some can't take the heckling from opposing fans. If what Watson says is true, and it can be backed up by witnesses to the incident, then let the decision stand. I'll wait and see what happens with the DA and the charges before passing judgment on the University's handling of the situation. I'm not saying it isn't serious, but do we really need to hang the kid based on uninformed public opinion?
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Posted: 2/22/2013 8:14 PM
Re: Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1--He's Back!! (2 votes)
Appropriate. We all deserve a second chance. I know I did when I disappointed those close to me. Good Luck to Watson....take this lesson and improve yourself.
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Posted: 2/22/2013 8:30 PM
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There are probably criminal and civil lawsuits which are probably pending.So he is not out of the situation. his legal poblems are probably just starting. His actions led to the horrific injuries but that will be determined in a court of law/
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Posted: 2/22/2013 8:31 PM
RE: Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1--He's Back!! (1 vote)
I had heard this from the son of a church friend last Sunday. A friend of his is on the disciplinary committee. The friend said that Watson's part was much less than was being portrayed early on.
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Posted: 2/22/2013 9:22 PM
RE: Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1--He's Back!!
The good news is that NMSU followed it's own written policies on matters such as this and due course was provided within NMSU.
The rest of the due course within the local Cruces legal system will happen over time just as it would for any other individual. The good news to me is that Tyrone did not receive special or preferential treatment because he is a star player. He was treated according to the rules in place by NMSU and will continue the legal process as any other person would.
The only thing I would have liked to seen handled differently is the timing of this announcement. I believe that NMSU should have waited until Monday (02/25) to make this announcement public. We have a huge game on Saturday against UTEP and all of the focus should have been on the game, and the players who have admirably filled in.
A frenzy was naturally building for something special on Saturday night in the Pan Am Center. This announcement will take some of the focus and luster off of the Minor game, for no reason, and some of the attention will now be on Tyrone instead of the Aggies V UTEP. Nothing would have been lost by waiting til Monday to make this public. I wish they would have.
Anyway we have finally heard the news we have been waiting for. The NMSU in house process worked as designed. So will the outside local Cruces process.
I believe we have all learned a lesson here, not just Tyrone.
Welcome back Tyrone.
JT
Last edited 2/22/2013 9:33 PM by jtnmsu
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Posted: 2/22/2013 9:35 PM
RE: Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1--He's Back!!
I agree JT. That's why I didn't mention anything earlier.
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Posted: 2/23/2013 12:07 AM
RE: Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1--He's Back!!
I guess the NMSU committee believed Watson and his lawyer. I guess the victim himself has no say in the committees decision. Oh well it is what it is. It will all come out in the criminal trial and if he is found guilty, then it will be an injustice to the victim, the players that stepped up in Watson's absence that don't have a felony charge, and the university as a whole.
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Posted: 2/23/2013 1:02 AM
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gtoaggie wrote: I guess the NMSU committee believed Watson and his lawyer. I guess the victim himself has no say in the committees decision. Oh well it is what it is. It will all come out in the criminal trial and if he is found guilty, then it will be an injustice to the victim, the players that stepped up in Watson's absence that don't have a felony charge, and the university as a whole. Do you know the victim?
"We've got a brand new dance. It's called we've got to overcome."
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Posted: 2/23/2013 1:25 AM
RE: Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1--He's Back!!
RonMexico420 wrote:
gtoaggie wrote: I guess the NMSU committee believed Watson and his lawyer. I guess the victim himself has no say in the committees decision. Oh well it is what it is. It will all come out in the criminal trial and if he is found guilty, then it will be an injustice to the victim, the players that stepped up in Watson's absence that don't have a felony charge, and the university as a whole. Do you know the victim? either that or he has a grudge against Watson, he's been against anything Watson since before the incident and has done nothing but piled on since. |
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Posted: 2/23/2013 7:03 AM
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The social misconduct committee heard all evidence avaialable along with interviewing Watson. Granted this was not a trial but the decision made first of all was a 30 day suspension which along with counseling and the right to reevaluate if newer evidence comes forth. All guidelines per the University were adhered to. Remember the charges against Watson are only charges and until given a fair trial if it happens are only charges at this time. Charges does not mean guilty by photos of the victim. People who have been charged with murder get bail. Look at at what is going on with the Blade Runner in South Africa. I am going to be at the UTEP game Saturday cheering our team and will be at final game against UT Arlington. If any if you boo birds want to come boo Watson by all means attend the games so we can get more bodies in the seats. Personally the team has flourished without Watson as other players such as Barry and Dixon have filled in the gap.
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Posted: 2/23/2013 10:08 AM
RE: Aggies to reinstate Tyrone Watson on March 1--He's Back!!
RonMexico420 wrote:
gtoaggie wrote: I guess the NMSU committee believed Watson and his lawyer. I guess the victim himself has no say in the committees decision. Oh well it is what it is. It will all come out in the criminal trial and if he is found guilty, then it will be an injustice to the victim, the players that stepped up in Watson's absence that don't have a felony charge, and the university as a whole. Do you know the victim? Do I have to know the victim in order to feel what Watson did was inexcusable? Overall, I feel Watson has been one of the worst starters in Aggie history. That was my beef with him before and for a so called leader to admit to at least "one punch" and put somebody in the hospital and then say " I did not inflict the horrific eye injury that has been displayed in the media" are words of a coward. Are Watson's punches too weak to inflict such damage? I highly doubt it. Again, it is what it is and what a huge disappointment to reinstate this scumbag.
Last edited 2/23/2013 10:14 AM by gtoaggie
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Posted: 2/23/2013 11:16 AM
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gtoaggie wrote:
RonMexico420 wrote:
gtoaggie wrote: I guess the NMSU committee believed Watson and his lawyer. I guess the victim himself has no say in the committees decision. Oh well it is what it is. It will all come out in the criminal trial and if he is found guilty, then it will be an injustice to the victim, the players that stepped up in Watson's absence that don't have a felony charge, and the university as a whole. Do you know the victim? Do I have to know the victim in order to feel what Watson did was inexcusable? Overall, I feel Watson has been one of the worst starters in Aggie history. That was my beef with him before and for a so called leader to admit to at least "one punch" and put somebody in the hospital and then say " I did not inflict the horrific eye injury that has been displayed in the media" are words of a coward. Are Watson's punches too weak to inflict such damage? I highly doubt it. Again, it is what it is and what a huge disappointment to reinstate this scumbag.
So here is something that should upset you. "The incident Thursday in the school cafeteria was witnessed by the Bernalillo County sheriff’s deputy assigned to Rio Grande, according to a police report. According to the report, the deputy saw Chavez hit the smaller student’s lunch tray out of his hands, but did not intervene. The two teens, both wrestlers, sat down, and the deputy heard the smaller student asking for his money back. At that point, Chavez slapped him across the face, the report said. “The entire lunch crowd, including the remaining wrestling team, exclaimed ‘Oh,’” according to the complaint." “The courts basically ordered us to put him into the tournament,” said NMAA spokesman Dusty Young. Chavez, who had been scratched from the event on Thursday night by Rio Grande coaches after learning of his suspension, was awarded the No. 1 seed.The family, in its legal complaint, alleged APS violated Chavez’s right to due process. The request also said the suspension could cause “irreparable harm” to Chavez, who is currently being recruited by colleges that will consider his tournament performance when deciding whether to offer him scholarships.After 24hrs he was still allowed to compete. He was suspended by APS and a judge over turned the ruling. Calls were made from a Bernalillo County Commissioner, an APS School board Member and a State Senator. The incident was witnessed by a BCSO officer. Until everything comes out about what happened don't call Watson a scumbag. Especially when there are ones who will never learn, like the one in this article.
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Posted: 2/23/2013 11:37 AM
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GTO has to go, you are the first supposed NMSU fan I am going to ignore. gtoaggie wrote:
RonMexico420 wrote:
gtoaggie wrote: I guess the NMSU committee believed Watson and his lawyer. I guess the victim himself has no say in the committees decision. Oh well it is what it is. It will all come out in the criminal trial and if he is found guilty, then it will be an injustice to the victim, the players that stepped up in Watson's absence that don't have a felony charge, and the university as a whole. Do you know the victim? Do I have to know the victim in order to feel what Watson did was inexcusable? Overall, I feel Watson has been one of the worst starters in Aggie history. That was my beef with him before and for a so called leader to admit to at least "one punch" and put somebody in the hospital and then say " I did not inflict the horrific eye injury that has been displayed in the media" are words of a coward. Are Watson's punches too weak to inflict such damage? I highly doubt it. Again, it is what it is and what a huge disappointment to reinstate this scumbag.
The Glass is half full!
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Posted: 2/23/2013 12:51 PM
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gtoaggie wrote:
RonMexico420 wrote:
gtoaggie wrote: I guess the NMSU committee believed Watson and his lawyer. I guess the victim himself has no say in the committees decision. Oh well it is what it is. It will all come out in the criminal trial and if he is found guilty, then it will be an injustice to the victim, the players that stepped up in Watson's absence that don't have a felony charge, and the university as a whole. Do you know the victim? Do I have to know the victim in order to feel what Watson did was inexcusable? Overall, I feel Watson has been one of the worst starters in Aggie history. That was my beef with him before and for a so called leader to admit to at least "one punch" and put somebody in the hospital and then say " I did not inflict the horrific eye injury that has been displayed in the media" are words of a coward. Are Watson's punches too weak to inflict such damage? I highly doubt it. Again, it is what it is and what a huge disappointment to reinstate this scumbag.
Scumbag?! He lost his cool and will be punished accordingly. He was punished by the team and university, and protocols were followed to dole out said punishment. Yet you continue to grind your ax. Maybe your words would carry more weight if you hadn't continually trashed Watson, even while he's been a productive and valuable member of the team. Right now you just sound like a broken record no one wants to listen to. FWIW, Watson is a prime candidate for a plea deal. I see him admitting guilt to a misdemeanor charge. So you can quit throwing around "felony" like it's going to make me take you more seriously. P.S. You never did answer my question.
"We've got a brand new dance. It's called we've got to overcome."
Last edited 2/23/2013 1:32 PM by RonMexico420
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Posted: 2/23/2013 1:06 PM
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gto is a troll - ignore him.
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Posted: 2/23/2013 2:47 PM
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NMScrewed wrote: gto is a troll - ignore him. wouldn't mind seeing someone leave who doesn't give credit when credit is due. The only posts that I see from him are to complain about Menzies, Watson or Sy. If "his" players aren't playing (w/o knowledge of grades, practice effort or any other details related to play time), then he's going to bitch and moan about it. __________________________________________
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Posted: 2/23/2013 10:33 PM
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NMScrewed wrote: gto is a troll - ignore him. I'm a troll because I don't agree with Watson's reinstatement? That's cool screwed. Maybe if we ever meet up at a game or the WAC tourney you can tell me what a troll I am. |
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Posted: 2/23/2013 10:44 PM
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RonMexico420 wrote:
gtoaggie wrote:
RonMexico420 wrote:
gtoaggie wrote: I guess the NMSU committee believed Watson and his lawyer. I guess the victim himself has no say in the committees decision. Oh well it is what it is. It will all come out in the criminal trial and if he is found guilty, then it will be an injustice to the victim, the players that stepped up in Watson's absence that don't have a felony charge, and the university as a whole. Do you know the victim? Do I have to know the victim in order to feel what Watson did was inexcusable? Overall, I feel Watson has been one of the worst starters in Aggie history. That was my beef with him before and for a so called leader to admit to at least "one punch" and put somebody in the hospital and then say " I did not inflict the horrific eye injury that has been displayed in the media" are words of a coward. Are Watson's punches too weak to inflict such damage? I highly doubt it. Again, it is what it is and what a huge disappointment to reinstate this scumbag.
Scumbag?! He lost his cool and will be punished accordingly. He was punished by the team and university, and protocols were followed to dole out said punishment. Yet you continue to grind your ax.
Maybe your words would carry more weight if you hadn't continually trashed Watson, even while he's been a productive and valuable member of the team. Right now you just sound like a broken record no one wants to listen to.
FWIW, Watson is a prime candidate for a plea deal. I see him admitting guilt to a misdemeanor charge. So you can quit throwing around "felony" like it's going to make me take you more seriously.
P.S. You never did answer my question. Fair enough Ron Mexico and I don't know the victim. Again, it is what it is. |
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